Four Wisconsin football players who should be drafted

TL;DR

Four Wisconsin Badgers football players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL draft, despite a weaker draft class overall. Major media outlets have released mock drafts, indicating these players have the best chances of being selected.

Key points

Four Wisconsin Badgers football players declared for the 2026 NFL draft
Major media outlets have published mock drafts
This year's draft class is considered weaker

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While over 20 Wisconsin Badgers football players declared for the 2026 NFL draft, there are only a handful who will hear their names called.

Every major media outlet has published numerous versions of its mock drafts, but now it's time to see how things actually play out.

Mock drafts are never perfect, but they're a great way for Badgers fans to see which players are the most likely to be selected in this year's edition of the NFL draft.

In total, there are four players who have the best chances of being drafted, by far. This is one of the Badgers' weaker draft classes, but these players should at least give Wisconsin some more alumni that they sent to the NFL.

EDGE Mason Reiger

Reiger, all things considered, should be the first Badger off the board. He's been projected to go in the fifth round, and rightfully so. After beginning his career in Louisville, the Illinois native had a dominant senior season that saw him set numerous career highs in Madison.

Safety Austin Brown

Brown's name hasn't appeared in a ton of mock drafts, but the fellow Illinois native could be Wisconsin's only other defensive name selected. At 6-foot-1, 213 pounds, Brown was a four-year Wisconsin Badgers safety who totaled 129 career tackles with a pair of sacks and forced fumble being the cherry on top.

WR Vinny Anthony II

There are a pair of offensive playmakers who could, and likely should be selected. Anthony was the most dominant receiver for Wisconsin these past two seasons, and he's going to be hard to replace. While he had a down year in 2025, hopefully, scouts realize it was on poor quarterback play and not regression from the 6-foot wideout.

Q&A

Which Wisconsin football players are likely to be drafted in 2026?

Four Wisconsin Badgers football players are expected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL draft, although specific names are not mentioned in the excerpt.

Why is the 2026 Wisconsin football draft class considered weaker?

The 2026 draft class for Wisconsin is considered weaker compared to previous years, with fewer standout players likely to be selected.

How do mock drafts influence NFL draft predictions for Wisconsin players?

Mock drafts provide insights into which players are most likely to be selected, helping fans gauge the prospects of Wisconsin players in the NFL draft.